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Contrary to the perception that only large corporations or elite legal entities are involved in high-profile court cases, Learning Resources exemplifies how small, family-run businesses are deeply impacted by national policies. The company has been in operation for 100 years, specializing in educational toys and learning aids. However, recent tariffs severely increased their costs, threatening their stability and growth.
According to one of the owners, the business climate has become "unpredictable and expensive." Specifically, their tariff expenses skyrocketed from approximately $2 million to $14 million within just a year—a staggering increase that put immense pressure on their operations.